Thank you to the Washington Chapter of the American Legion for the $186.50 donation for the cost of flags for our classrooms. This is a wonderful donation and we are very appreciative. Pictured here are three members of the Washington American Legion along with Erik Buchholz (third from left), Principal of Washington High School.

HS: Thank you Hy-Vee!

The Washington High School has now collected $150,000 in Hy-Vee receipts thanks to Stewart, Lincoln, Middle School and the High School students, staff, parents and community! The program we have in place with our local Hy-Vee is they donate $1000 to one of our schools for every $150,000 in cash register receipts that we collect and turn in. Stewart received the first $1000 check earlier this year. The high school was next in line and will use the money to purchase new books for the high school library. All of the receipts collected will now go to the Middle School, followed by Lincoln; and then the cycle will begin again! Joan Hippen, "When I spoke with Dale Sparks at Hy-Vee, he had told me it was Hy-Vee's hope to be able to issue at least two checks per year to the schools." This is an awesome program and we have had a great response! We will have a collection box at the softball and baseball concession stands over the summer for receipt collection; or you can just hold onto them and send them to the Middle School in the fall! Thank you for your support!

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 29 2013 07:23

HS: Latin American Studies

Recently, the students in the Latin American Studies class had a field trip to Chicago. They visited The Field Museum for a fun filled day. One of the highlights was the exhibit of "Inside Ancient Egypt" which houses one of the nation’s largest mummy collections and explores ancient life. What a great day!

Last Updated on Wednesday, May 22 2013 06:53

HS: Governor's Scholar Recognition

Congratulations to Sammy E. for recognition at the Governor's Scholar Recognition ceremony. The ceremony was held last month in Des Moines. The seniors are selected based on academic achievement. Invited guests include not only the awarded students and their families, but the student's favorite/ most influential teacher. Pictured here are Sammy and WCSD Science teacher Ms. Dianne Gray. Congratulations!

HS: Stamp Out Hunger

The Washington High School National Honor Society teamed up with the Postal Service to Stamp Out Hunger. The high school collected 113 pounds of food to give to local food pantries. Mrs. Taylor's seminar came in first place with 35 pounds of food, Mr. Steen's seminar came in 2nd with 22 pounds of food, Mr. Van Winkle's seminar came in 3rd with 21 pounds, Mr. Weiland and Mrs. Foster's seminars tied for 4th place with 12 pounds of food, Mr. Pisarik's seminar came in 5th with 11 pounds of food and Mrs. Werth's seminar came in 6th with 10 pounds of food donated. The senior who won the gas card was Bridget N, who donated 10 pounds on her own! Thanks to all who helped. This was a successful food drive!